Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Mathematics - Geotechnical Engineering

Understanding and predicting the behaviour of soil and rock as earth materials is imperative for creating safe, sustainable and economical civil engineering solutions. Geotechnical engineers apply scientific principles and engineering methods for developing civil engineering infrastructure on the surface and within the ground including prediction, mitigation and prevention of geological hazards. The major in geotechnical engineering is unique in Australia and designed to meet the demands of mining companies, geotechnical consultations and construction managers, who look for graduates with a qualification in geotechnical engineering. The courses offered as part of this major will extend fundamental knowledge of the geotechnics of soils and rock to explore more complex processes, such as those associated with tunnels, mining operations, dams, roads, underground structures and waste management facilities. State-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities combined with world-leading lectures and strong industry engagement will provide graduates of this major with a strong foundation from which they can contribute immediately to geotechnical engineering projects in industry.

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent)General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C);Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C);and one of Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).Studying Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) and both Chemistry and Physics is recommended as students will have increased flexibility in their studies.Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 80 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)-35.25ChemistryChemistry (HL or SL)EnglishEnglish B (SL/HL); English A - Literature (HL/SL); English A - English Language & Literature (HL/SL); English A1 (SL/HL); English A2 (HL/SL)Grade requirementIB Completed Diploma; a grade of 3 in HL subjects; a grade of 4 in SL subjects.Mathematical MethodsMathematics (HL or SL) or Mathematical Methods (SL) OR FROM 2020 Mathematics Applications and Interpretations (SL/HL) or Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (SL) or Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (HL)PhysicsPhysics (HL or SL) or Physical Science (HL) or Physical Chemical Systems (HL)